Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The aim of the QQI Level 6 Photography programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently in a professional photographic setting or to progress to further higher education and training. Through a series of workshops, lectures and self-directed learning, which are designed to develop and enhance the students visual, creative and theoretical awareness, this educational process aims to equip the learner with the skills necessary to produce a visually successful and coherent body of photographic work and the ability to articulate their work practice when necessary. Upon completion of the Level 6 programme, students gain significant experience by organizing a professional graduate exhibition.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Digital Photography
Fashion Photography
Fine Art Photography
Creative Darkroom Techniques
The History of Photography
Communications
Personal and Professional Development
One QQI Level 5 Module (5 credits) preferably Image Processing or PhotographyTechniques may be used to complete the requirements for the Level 6 Award.
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 6M3732 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
- Photographer
- Photographic Processing Assistant
- Advertising
- General Practice
- Industrial Photography
- Commercial Photography
- Fashion Photography
- Photographic Processing Technician
- Press Photographer